Main Points

The gap between people on low and high incomes is widening.

The gap between people on low and high incomes is widening.

More than 20 per cent of the population live below the poverty line.

The risk of poverty among women has increased.

The effects on poverty of the Budget were not fully assessed in line with the Government's declared anti-poverty strategy.

Government Departments should produce an annual antipoverty plan and report.

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